The Copernicus Relays of Belgium (i.e. Skywin, ISSeP, Spacebel and VITO) organises the second edition of the AI4Copernicus day on November 30th 2021. The event is focused on Security and Defence and it will take place at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels will highlight the interaction between EO and AI for a safer…
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Posted by United Launch Alliance on September 3, 2021 The Atlas V rocket undergoes WDR for the Landsat 9 mission. Photo by United Launch Alliance The Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) followed the tightly-scripted countdown sequence at Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Space Launch Complex-3 by retracting the Mobile Service Tower (MST) and fueling the Atlas V…
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OBSERVER: Copernicus around the world: how Copernicus Relays and Academy members leverage Copernicus data and bring awareness about the programme outside the EU CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 26/08/2021 – 13:30 As part of the European Union’s Space Strategy, the European Commission established the Copernicus Relays and the Copernicus Academy networks as Copernicus ambassadors around the world. While the networks…
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– DriverNet – Local Hub ARTES Programme: Business Applications Activity: Demonstration Project Thematic Areas: Health Transport & Logistics Space Assets: Satellite Navigation The community calendar model will underpin healthier ageing, help address deprivation and inequalities through improved access to transport to activities, improving overall health and wellbeing, mental health and prevention of long-term conditions.
OBSERVER: Copernicus-enabled solutions: summer edition! How does Copernicus help make the summer holidays safer?CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 19/08/2021 – 12:19 Copernicus data power many applications that can help you make informed decisions about what to do during your holidays, whether planning a trip to the beach or going on a hike in the mountains. The…
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– First responders Applications Satellite Technology ARTES Programme: Business Applications Activity: Feasibility Study Thematic Areas: Safety & Security Space Assets: Satellite Communications The FAST study has the objective to identify and preliminary define new or enhanced applications, leveraging satellite communications capabilities, for the public safety sector with a focus on the three main verticals: Law…
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OBSERVER: Monitoring desertification and desert dust plumes with Copernicus dataCSO Tanya Walker Thu, 12/08/2021 – 12:19 Rising air temperature and change in precipitation patterns are some of the more visible effects of climate change. In arid areas of the world, these changes could ultimately lead to an increase in the areas covered by deserts and,…
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This story is part of our new Story Series: Meet ESA Space Solutions Network. In this new series, we’re going to introduce you to the great teams across our Network that are using space to develop business applied in daily life. Curious about their highlights and advice? Read on.
UK drone specialist Skyports has successfully completed the second phase of a medical delivery project on the west coast of Scotland, funded through a joint ESA and UK Space Agency COVID-19-related initiative. With support from ESA Space Solutions, Skyport’s drone service slashed delivery times for COVID samples and medical supplies, significantly speeding up UK National…
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OBSERVER – Don’t miss out on these upcoming events, workshops and trainings!CSO Tanya Walker Thu, 03/06/2021 – 13:11 The coming months will see many interesting events related to the Copernicus programme and its services take place, as well as training opportunities and workshops which will allow existing and potential users to further understand and engage…
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